Total births
592
Boys' name · since 1999
Dreyden
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 592 babies named Dreyden, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8677
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dreyden is the #8677 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 592 recorded since 1999.
Dreyden has 592 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8677 as of the latest data, more common than 39% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #8677 among boys today
- 592 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dreyden is currently the #8677 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 592 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8677
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Dreyden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8677
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Dreyden was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
45 babies were named Dreyden in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Dreyden compares
592 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dreyden's all-time total is 61% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dreyden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 592 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dreyden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dreyden's full recorded timeline at 2013, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dreyden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#8,677
Active since
1999
Dreyden popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Dreyden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dreyden's strongest decade.
312 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Dreyden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
312 births
- 2020s 99
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 312 births (53% of all-time use).
How Dreyden compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dreyden's total volume
Dreyden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dreyden by state
Where Dreyden concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
Michigan share of Dreyden's total US births 1.2%
Even split
7 of 592 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dreyden? ▼
Dreyden has been given to 592 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8677 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Dreyden most popular? ▼
Dreyden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 312 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Dreyden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dreyden are Michigan (7 births), Ohio (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Dreyden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dreyden since 1999 -- 27 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Dreyden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drew, Drexel, Dresden, Dre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dreyden's data
- Dreyden's decade-level peak was the 2010s (312 total births); usage has since declined to 99 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Dreydens (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dreyden
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dreyden
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Drexel Boy
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Dresden Boy
#4646 972 births
Dre Boy
#4261 856 births
Drevon Boy
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Compare Dreyden side by side: Dreyden vs Drew Dreyden vs Drexel Dreyden vs Dresden
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dreyden: #8677 Boys' Name - 592 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dreyden. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dreyden draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.